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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,153.32, 372,019.02 and 98,499.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,153.32, 372,019.02 and 98,499.16 is: 147,665.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,153.32 : 372,019.02 = 98,499.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,153.32/372,019.02 = 98,499.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,153.32x = 372,019.02 × 98,499.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,153.32x = 36,643,560,974.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,643,560,974.02/248,153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,665.00

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